Summary Sunday Job Search Communication

Summary Sunday Job Search Communication Hows your job search communication? From writing emails to creating your personal brand story, and everything in-between, are you communicating as effectively as you can?   Communication skills can always be honed! These articles will help you build your communication skills and I hope youll follow some of these excellent resources. EMAIL COMMUNICATION 5 Simple Ways to Write about Negative Issues with a Positive Spin by Grammarly There are great examples of how to convert negative phrases into positive ones! If youre like me, youve probably written a couple of emails with this language! No more! Its an easy fix! Email Rules that Mean the Difference Between Casual and Professional by Levo League | YouTern Dont ruin your reputation. What you say in your emails and the setup of your email message matter a lot! Its too bad they dont teach this stuff before you take your first job! LINKEDIN RECOMMENDATIONS Your 5-Minute Guide to Writing an Amazing LinkedIn Recommendation by  Adrian Granzella Larssen | The Muse If youve just completed an internship or assignment, give a recommendation to get a recommendation! Heres advice on how to write an amazing recommendation for your supervisor or boss. PERSONAL BRANDING How to Grow Your Personal Brand Online by Neil Patel | Neil Patel This article walks you through the process, starting with establishing your personal brand story. You need to know this before you do anything! This is very comprehensive and Im pretty sure its going to help you build that online brand (because no one is going to do it for you!) JOB SEARCH 3 Times Being Super Passionate Isnt Enough To Land You The Job by The Muse | Forbes Its often said that companies dont hire based solely on skills- they look for passion. But there are at least three occasions when passion just isnt enough to overcome other issues. Be sure to pay attention to these three things while communicating with a potential employer. TWITTER A Primer on B2B Social Selling with Twitter by Craig Jamieson   | Maximize Social Business Please dont let the title scare you away. Selling to businesses is exactly what you are doing as a job seeker, so all the same rules mentioned in this article apply to you. One of my favorite tips in this post is the value of Twitter lists. It makes your experience using Twitter so much more productive! PRESENTATIONS How to Create the Best Powerpoint Presentations, With Examples by HubSpot Presentations dont have to be made in front of people. Often, creating a presentation is a way to summarize and share information so take a look at these great examples and get inspired to create a better presentation, summary or présumé (part presentation, part resume). MENTIONS 6 Ways to Make Your Next Job Come To You by Jillian Kramer | Glassdoor Thanks to Jillian for reaching out! If you want to job search smarter, the trick is building online visibility and a reputation of excellence. Check out what you can do to lure in potential opportunities!